Pre-licensing visit·June 4, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maddox met with Wellzina Fernandez, Applicant for the purpose of conducting an announced pre-licensing inspection. Applicant is requesting licensure of 16 Toddlers (18 - 36 mos), 16 Preschool 3-5 yrs); and 16 School-age (5 - 13) children. The hours of operation will be: Sun through Friday from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm. Center consist of 3 classrooms, office space, kitchen, 1 staff bathroom, and 1 children's bathroom. During this inspection, LPA measured the 3 classrooms and the outdoor area. INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE : \302\267 The child care center was toured and found to be clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors \302\267 Floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean (tile flooring with area rugs) \302\267 A comfortable temperature for children shall always be maintained. \302\267 Furniture and equipment are maintained in good condition, free of sharp, lose or pointed parts. There are a variety of age-appropriate equipment, toys, and materials in good condition and in sufficient quantity to allow children present to fully participate in planned activities. \302\267 Tables and chairs were present to meet the needs of the children. \302\267 Drinking water is readily available - Water dispenser \302\267 Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored and inaccessible to children ( Stored in closet next to office) \302\267 There are fully stocked first-aid kit(s) in locations accessible to staff but inaccessible to children \302\267 The isolation area is located in the office for any child who becomes ill during the day. \302\267 LPA observed operable carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors (both hard wired and replaceable), fire extinguishers are located throughout the facility and fully charged. \302\267 The center has a working telephone \302\267 Sign-in and out procedure (care connect app and manually). \302\267 Staff shall conduct a wellness check to ensure that children with obvious symptoms of illness including, but not limited to, fever or vomiting, are not accepted. OUTDOOR Children have safe access to the play yard which is enclosed by a fence to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. There are no bodies of water present. Outside Drinking Water - Igloo RESTROOMS There is 1 children's bathroom present with 3 sinks and 3 toilets. All toilets and hand washing facilities were maintained. safe, and sanitary operating condition. pg #2 Measurements taken were as follows: Room #1 702/35 = 20 Room #2 771/35 = 22 Room #3 345 (classroom) + 134 (computer area) = 479/35 = 14 TOTAL INDOOR SPACE: 56 Bathroom : There are 3 toilets and 3 sinks in 1 bathroom = 45 Outside play space: 1486 (back area) + 533 (front area) = 1,802/75 = 24 SUPERVISION: Applicant shall ensure no child is left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, Supervision shall include visual observation. TRANSPORTATION : Applicant states she will provide transportation. CHILDREN\342\200\231S RECORDS: LPA reviewed with Applicant form LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained At The Facility, for child\342\200\231s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. Pg #3 FOOD SERVICES Menu must be posted for parents\342\200\231 review. \302\267 Pesticides and other similar toxic substances were not stored in food storerooms, kitchen areas, food-preparation areas, or areas where kitchen equipment or utensils are stored. \302\267 Soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds or similar substances were stored in areas separate from food supplies. \302\267 Food-preparation and storage areas shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish; and measures shall be taken to keep all such areas free of rodents and other vermin. \302\267 Trashcans, including moveable bins, shall have a tight fitting cover that is kept on; shall be in good repair; and shall be leakproof and rodent-proof. \302\267 A refrigerator is available and shall be used to store any medication that requires refrigeration. CRIMINAL RECORD REVIEW Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5-days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30-days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Page #5 NAPPING \302\267 Cots and mats will be used for napping \302\267 Each cot/mat shall be equipped with a sheet to cover the cot or mat and, depending on the weather, a sheet and/or blanket to cover the child. \302\267 LPA informed Applicant Cots/mats should be wiped with a detergent/disinfectant weekly or when soiled or wet. \302\267 Bedding shall be individually stored so that each child's bedding is identifiable and no child's used bedding comes into contact with other bedding. - Cubby needed \302\267 Napping equipment shall be arranged so that each child has access to a walkway without having to walk on or over the cots or mats of other children. HEALTH RELATED SERVICES: Medications shall be kept in a safe place inaccessible to children. Applicant states she will dispense prescription medications and over the counter meds. Applicant has implemented a written plan to record the administration of prescription and nonprescription medications and to inform the child's authorized representative daily when such medications have been given. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm - Applicant states the center will not provide IMS at this time. Page #7 LEAD TESTING Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP) POSTINGS: Applicant was informed of the required forms that shall be posted after licensure including the telephone number of the local health department and information on child passenger restraint systems pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1596.95(g) and Vehicle Code sections 27360 and 27360.5 Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication LPA informed Applicant of the requirement to report and unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation and on the form LIC 624B. Each licensee shall have a disaster and mass casualty plan of action. The plan shall be in writing and shall be readily available. Fire Clearance has been received for the requested capacity of 48 children (Toddlers, Preschool, and School-age children), however, upon inspection, there's only 1 children's bathroom present, no separate bathroom for components. Applicant has decided not to follow through with the Toddlers at this time, and will decide if she wants to keep all PS children or not, either way updated forms will be required (LIC 999). The maximum capacity that could be approved at this time would be 45 due to toilets and sinks available for children. Needed Prior to Licensure: The outside area was not set up to accept children, there were no outdoor play toys or equipment nor adequate outdoor shade. Updated LIC 999. Barrier around the bottom portion of pole on the play yard; Pop-up shade; benches removed; Cubbies; thermometer for first aid kit, Outdoor play schedule, updated Parent Handbook excluding Toddlers and School-age. Final review of updated paperwork received. Applicant has a licensed FCCH, she will decide and inform LPA via form LIC855 - Declaration of her decision to keep it open or to close it. Applicant is aware she must be present at the licensed FCCH %80 and she must be the primary caregiver. An exit interview was conducted with the above items discussed and a copy of this report was provided to the Applicant, Wellzina Fernandez . Director packet has been verified for Magda Akhnoukh. Applicant was informed additional information may be required as she navigates through the licensing process. Final license determination will be made upon review of the Licensing Program Manager.